Eman Bacosa makes his family proud as he clinches the first victory under his pro boxing belt.
On December 15, 2023, Emmanuel Joseph Bacosa Pacquiao, known in the ring as Eman Bacosa, fought against Noel Pangantao of Fairtex Fight Team from Parañaque City.
The highly anticipated bout took place at the Oval Plaza Gym in General Santos City, coinciding with the opening of Paskuhan sa GenSan.
In an outstanding performance, Eman dominated the fight, securing a technical knockout (TKO) win in the first round of the scheduled four-round professional boxing match.
Under the care and guidance of Coach Buboy Fernandez and Coach Dodie Boy Peñalosa, Eman hopes to build an impressive record in his budding boxing career.
Like all his previous matches, this was also a Blow By Blow event, a spectacle promoted by MP Promotions of Pambansang Kamao Manny Pacquiao.
Manny Pacquiao Presents: Blow by Blow is a weekly sports television boxing program which has been airing on One Sports channel since 2022.
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DEDICATION TO PACMAN
Eman's victory came in time for the People's Champ Manny Pacquiao's 45th birthday on December 17, 2023.
After the fight, he rushed off-ring to Manny, and gave him a hug and a kiss.
Appearing front and center among the spectators, Manny also held and hugged his alleged love child.
The 19-year-old Eman is the son of Joanna Rose Bacosa, who made headlines in 2006 and 2011, asking for child support from the boxing legend.
Read: Joanna Rose Bacosa comes out again, asking Manny Pacquiao to recognize their lovechild
Eman made his memorable foray into the world of professional boxing three months ago, on September 23, 2023.
At the time, he faced off against Laguna representative Jommel Cudiamat, which ultimately resulted in a split draw.
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